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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we all...

a dark grey bowl filled with butternut squash chili topped with sour cream, cilantro, and shredded cheese.

Easy Butternut Squash Chili

This easy Butternut Squash Chili is a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love. This tasty chili recipe has Instant Pot, stovetop, and meatless options.

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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Crispy and perfect, roasted Air Fryer Butternut Squash is a fast and delicious side dish. You’ll love that it’s packed with so much flavor! No air fryer? You’ll find oven-baking options as well. As...

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Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

Make perfect Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls in a flash! These ooey gooey cinnamon rolls use convenient storebought puff pastry and are perfect for a make-ahead breakfast treat.

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Canning Apple Butter

Canning Apple Butter is an amazing way to preserve the apple harvest. This is the best low-sugar apple butter, and it’s delicious on toast, yogurt, muffins, or oatmeal. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying...

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Canning Applesauce

An easy step-by-step tutorial on Canning Applesauce. This recipe for how to preserve apples is perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike. Instructions include low-sugar and no-sugar options.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...

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Air Fryer Okra

Crispy, crunchy, and so poppable, this Air Fryer Okra will be a huge hit! Perfect as a quick appetizer, side dish, or a healthy game-day snack, fried okra in the air fryer is sure...

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...

a stack of whole wheat pancakes topped with butter and berries with a small puddle of maple syrup on the plate.

Whole Wheat Pancakes Recipe

An easy from-scratch recipe for the fluffiest Whole Wheat Pancakes you've ever had. These healthy make-ahead pancakes are made with 100% whole wheat flour and buttermilk.